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Deckhand Injury Claims: Here’s What You Need to Know

Deckhands are essential to the smooth operation of a vessel, but the duties of a deckhand can put them in…

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Coronavirus and Maritime Workers: What You Need to Know

Since the advent of the novel coronavirus, many in the maritime community have been hit hard by closed ports and…

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What Are Maritime Necessaries Under the CIMLA?

The Commercial Instruments and Maritimes Liens Act (CIMLA) offers certain protections for parties that provide goods and/or services for the…

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How Autonomous Shipping Is Affecting the Maritime Industry

Over the past several decades, advances in computing, satellite navigation, sensor systems, and data analytics have changed how the maritime…

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What Is the Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act?

The Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act specifies detailed regulations on how passengers and goods are moved to and from…

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Just How Common Are Maritime Worker Injuries?

Maritime workers are a vital part of our country’s trade, tourism, and impact on the world stage, but, despite advancements…

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The Structure of Maritime Security

Almost everything on this planet and in our human world has some connection to the ocean. It affects trade, food,…

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Who Is Covered Under the Admiralty Extension Act?

The Admiralty Extension Act extends maritime jurisdiction to include all cases where damage or injury is caused by a vessel,…

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  • Offshore Accidents
    • Common Offshore Accidents
    • Common Maritime Injuries
    • Dredge Worker Injuries
    • Cruise Ship Injuries
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    • Oil Rig Workers
    • Military Sealift Command
    • Maritime Piracy
  • Maritime Laws
    • General Maritime Law
    • Maintenance & Cure
    • Maritime Acts
    • Admiralty Extension Act
    • Defense Base Act
    • DOHSA
    • Jones Act
    • LHWCA
    • OCSLA
    • Public Vessels Act
  • Attorneys
    • Matthew D. Shaffer
    • Jonathan Harris
    • Arthur L. Schechter
    • Adam J. Rosenfeld
    • Cynthia Huerta
    • Laura De La Cruz
    • Gabriel A. Gonzalez
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